STAFF PATHOLOGIST
Company: Physicians Independent Management Services
Location: Sebring
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description: SUMMARY Provides anatomic and clinical pathology
interpretation of tissue and blood as related to diagnostic
services in healthcare service facilities. Collaborates with other
medical staff including surgeons, physiologists, and pathologists
to assess and manage patient care and treatment. PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Examine all samples as requested, conducting all necessary
tests accurately; order additional testing, if necessary
- Provide thorough written evaluation and diagnosis for each
case
- Conduct or direct gross examinations, as needed
- Participate in service rotations including cytology, frozen
sections, early and late shifts, subspecialty services, weekly
on-call schedule, etc.
- Perform autopsies as needed
- Molecular pathology
- Ensure the proper handling of all samples
- Participate at some level in ongoing research and
development
- Participate in the training/teaching of pathologists'
assistants, residents, and medical students
- Work collaboratively with other physicians and laboratory
staff
- Attend all required trainings and conferences
- Maintain compliance with all legal and institutional
requirements at all times
- Completes continuing education courses to maintain medical
licenses, certifications and malpractice coverage renewal
- May perform other duties as assigned REPORTS TO This position
reports to the RHA Board of Directors. SUPERVISION Provides
supervision, as needed, to Pathologists' Assistants. WORK
ENVIRONMENT AND EXPOSURE RISK Typical medical laboratory
environment with the risk of exposure to toxic, caustic,
biohazardous (blood-borne pathogens) elements, and chemicals.
Moderate noise associated with automated instruments, hoods, etc.
Exposure to disagreeable visual and odorous elements on a daily
basis. May have extended periods of sitting and standing and
lifting heavy items up to 50 lbs. Exposure Risks: Blood-borne
pathogens (3) Chemicals (3) Radiation (1) 3 = High risk of exposure
(direct contact) 2 = Moderate risk of exposure (indirect contact) 1
= Low risk of exposure (rare or no contact) PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Considerable mental and physical demand is required for the
majority of tasks. Must also be able to perceive three-dimensional
and geometric relationships of tissue. Excellent hand and eye
coordination. Vision must be to work in an environment that is
correctable 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for
telephone contacts. Requires constant use of hands to operate
instruments, microtome, microscope, computers, etc. Ability to work
with hazardous chemicals, biohazardous body parts, and blood
products. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Non-exempt.
Full-time. TRAVEL Less than 10% Requirements: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
REQUIREMENTS
- Detail oriented
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and work well with others
- Outstanding time management skills and ability to multi-task
and prioritize work
- Problem-solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and maintains
confidentiality
- Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows
instructions, responds to direction and solicits feedback to
improve performance
- Commitment to excellent patient care
- Commitment to continued study
- Willingness to continue to develop and hone skills in keeping
with the latest techniques
- Cognizant of patient confidentiality and compliance with all
legal requirements
- Willingness to train and mentor
- Willingness to participate and serve in various capacities on
behalf of the group
- Impeccable work history, exemplifying excellence in the field
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited university
- AP/CP or AP Board Certification in good standing
- FL Medical License valid and in good standing PI201460952
Keywords: Physicians Independent Management Services, Lakeland , STAFF PATHOLOGIST, Healthcare , Sebring, Florida
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